About Us

The Northwest Arkansas Immersive Technology (NWAXR) community is as vibrant and productive as the world-class businesses and universities that surround us. Our group is focused on education, professional development, and community building for all professionals and enthusiasts who are engaged with the technologies that fall under the XR umbrella: Digital Twins, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, AI, IoT, and more.

Join us for our monthly get-togethers at The Collaborative, University of Arkansas’ satellite campus in Bentonville focused on technology and entrepreneurship. YOU are welcome to RSVP for any of the events below or join us as a member by signing up on our Membership page.

Thom Strimbu

Thom Strimbu

Thom Strimbu has been an XR Strategy Executive for the past 8 years. Working with a number of multi-national clients and industry-leading Global Systems Integrators, Thom has led XR deployments ranging from Assisted Reality Vision Picking to VR Virtual Sitewalks. His expertise is on the integration of XR technologies into existing corporate strategies and he keeps a people-first approach to reduce the friction of technology adoption.

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Ali Daniali

Ali Daniali

Ali Daniali is a leader in XR and spatial computing, driving innovation at the intersection of technology and enterprise. As a co-founder of NWA XR Meetup, he fosters a community exploring the impact of immersive tech on work, home, and play. With expertise in AR, VR, and edge computing, Ali is passionate about bridging digital and physical experiences. His work empowers businesses and developers to harness the future of spatial computing for real-world solutions.

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